Thursday, August 24, 2006
Depression is a relatively common experience. Everyone feels fed up, sad and miserable at one time or another. There is usually a reason to this – it could be due to a disappointment, frustration or losing someone or something that is important. Such sadness and grief are normal and temporary reactions to life's stresses. Normally time will heal the feeling of sadness, the mood lifts and people continue to get on with their lives.
Was on the radio yesterday morning while travellign to work and the topic they happen to discuss is on depression. Its becasue Ella, from SHE suspect having depression. Then the DJ was saying soemthing that suddenly rings a bell to me. People who have depression normally wouldnt know until they suddenly break down. And the best part is, ppl who are more cheerful will have a higher chance of getting it. This reminds me of someone. She is always cheerful but when something unpleasant strikes, she kind of weeping. at first i tot, might be she is too emtional, after tha, i reaslise, she is not. just realsie that she is suffering from the beginning of depression ba. hopefully she can get over.
Lets do a testing
The following are the most common symptoms of depression. If you experience 5 or more of these symptoms for 2 weeks or longer, you are probably depressed.
Persistent sadness or feeling down or gloomy ~does weepign without reason counts?guess not...NO
A loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed, such as socializing with friends and family, most of the day, nearly every day. ~ er..dun really hang out with frens now..i dun communicate with family...NO
Loss of appetite and loss of weight. ~ hm....diet no count..NO
Insomnia. For some people, on the contrary, they find that they are sleeping more than normal. ~i always cant sleep...just a beer willl do..so...NO
Feeling restless and agitated more easily. ~think not...still able to keep my cool..NO
Feeling tired and having little energy. ~ya....keep sching and work n school and wrok and study...who will still have energy sia....YES
Unable to concentrate and think clearly and thereby becoming indecisive. ~na..still have a clear mind..NO
Feeling of worthlessness and quilt ~at times...think dun consdier ba...NO
Recurrent thoughts of death
Think i am still ok ba...how about you guys? have you question yourself? the more cheerful you are, the more high risk coz you dun wan anyone to know that you are not happy...the more you hide, the more worst it goes. So, even you are a guy, just weep a little at home i think its still human. for those who doesnt and always act happy...please dun coz humans are not prefect creature int he world.
But in case you have more than 5, and need some advice, this is soemthing i can share
HOW TO HELP YOURSELF?
Don’t bottle things up. Try to talk to someone close to you. It helps to have a good cry and talk things through.
Don’t set yourself unrealistic or difficult goals. Do what you can.
Do something – do some light activities or get out of the house for some exercise and some fresh air. It helps to take your mind off things.
Eat a balanced diet, although you may not feel like eating.
Do not drown your sorrows in alcohol. Alcohol actually depresses the mood. It may give immediate relief but this is temporary and you end up more depressed. It is also bad for your health.
Don’t despair: remind yourself that many other people have suffered from depression and have becomes better. You will eventually come out of it, just like they did.
All those information is taken from webbie. you may wanna find out more yourself.
~Stay happy but not fake it. if you are feelign sad, dun bottle up, isntead, share with ppl~
NB: actually...i also dun talk to ppl with my problems haha...i blog it :P